A/N: All I Do Is Dream Of You by Michael Buble

I feel so well rested this morning. It's probably a result of me seeing Kyoko nearly every day this week after just missing each other for almost an entire month. The best thing about today is that I get to see her again. Normally I need to wait to see her since her career has really picked up and we aren't in any projects together currently. Dark Moon ended a while ago and our two-week stint of playing siblings is thankfully behind us. I don't think she realizes how torturous that whole experience was.

She did make up for it by running to my side during the car action scene shooting. Physically I was fine, but my world had suffered an earthquake. I promised myself I would never hurt anyone again, even if it was due to circumstances that may be out of my control. I nearly lost faith in myself all over again. She gripped my arm and called to me. "Tsuruga-san? Everyone is worried about you… Even the little boy is glancing over to see if you're ok…" The tension knotted in my stomach fell away. The boy? He was worried about me? He wasn't hurt? Those simple words of her pulled me out of the onslaught of frozen blood I was starting to drown in. The panic vanished from her face when my consciousness finally resurfaced to the present. With her worry gone, she fretted over me, making sure I was all in one piece.

"Ren…" Her eyes caught with mine for just a moment. Did she know she was using my given name? Without suffix no less?"What on earth happened? You're ok aren't you? Is your neck ok?" Her hands reached up before she probably knew they did. One was holding my chin and carefully moving it from side to side, the other gently prodding my neck. Her eyes watched carefully to see if anything caused me to wince, indicating pain and injury. "You really had the entire 'Box R' set worried, Ren." Again, with the name. "Everyone was panicking about the loud breaking. And Director Kazutoyo simply dropped everything to come see. But I was so worried to leave my job and set. I don't want to be some sort of unprofessional newbie. But I was so concerned that something happened! And Princess Rosa slipped off the clasp for no reason. So I thought it was a horrible omen! I thought that you encountered danger. And it's all my fault! I should have just made one anyways, just to be on the safe side and not think up some twisted logic why you'd by fine no matter what! I'm so sorry that I'm a horrible protective charm!" I was already used to her long-winded apologies and tirades of concern, but she slipped and called me by my given name. Well, they're both given, technically, but for her to accidentally call me Ren, multiple times too, even that was welcome process. I was a bit lost hearing her call me that, but we were probably attracting even more attention while I was sitting in the car like this. I tried placating her and calming her down

"Mogami-san, please, calm down. Things are just fine. Don't start blaming yourself for any of this." I put my hands up, hopefully to defend against another bout of her apologies. I mentally slapped myself for reverting back to her surname. I wasn't thinking clearly at the moment. She finally stopped and pouted.

"You promised me there wasn't any danger." She muttered. I sighed.

"It sounds like no one's hurt, Mogami-san. There wasn't any danger. Everyone is fine. Including me." Just remembering it makes me smile. She was so worried she forgot her strict sense of respect and touched me. Yashiro-san laughed at my happiness at that small bit of progress for an entire week.

I made quick work of a shower and getting dressed for the day. I wanted to get going and finish the shoot I had this morning early so I could surprise Kyoko for lunch. We already planned to have dinner tonight, but I missed her this past month and want to make up for lost time. To be honest, I miss her all of the time, but it's a bit of an occupational hazard. It's tough with both of us being so busy.

I gave a quick ring to Yashiro to let him know I was on my way before I made my way to my car. Today seemed like it was going to be a good day. The sun was bright and warm, like the day I met Kyoko for the first time. Of course, Yashiro has to be the bearer of bad news and ruin what was starting to be a good day.

"Reeennn, you weren't being careful this week. Look what I found." I glanced over and saw a tabloid with what looked like me kissing Kyoko on the cheek while we were exiting the restaurant we went to yesterday. "That's not even the end of it. They have pictures from earlier this week, too." While I thought we were being careful, I guess my impulse to kiss Kyoko is rather strong. Actually, that thought is an understatement. When do I not want to kiss her?

"Well, it's not all that bad. While you may take a hit since the Tsuruga Ren, most desirable man in Japan, has a girlfriend, it may not be that bad. It may make you seem more human and less detached. Not just this amazing acting machine. Plus I'd rather deal with the gossip and rumors than deal with you all angry and frustrated like you were before she told you she loved you." He stopped and sniggered. "She admitted it right after she figured it out. And it took you how long to make a move?" I sent a nasty glare towards him. "I guess I still have to deal with those looks every now and then, though. No matter, LME's PR department is probably working on the whole thing already. They probably saw it coming as well."

Yashiro was right. As one of their more notable actors, they probably have protocols in place about situations like these. Not to mention that despite the fact that the gossip about me and Kyoko kissing in the hallway spread like wild fire within LME, it was kept rather well from beyond our company's walls. That was something both of us appreciated. While I could afford a bit of a hit to my image, Kyoko is just starting out. Not many people have experienced her professionalism and determination towards acting. From the vantage of "sempai," I can't help but be proud. But I don't have to look at her like that all the time anymore. I noticed that Yashiro had continued speaking.

"- and it's not like I have to deal with this sort of thing all the time. It's a rather nice change of pace. You're life was always so boring and professional." Of course Yashiro would think that.

"I'm glad that at least someone appreciates the gossip. I hope Kyoko doesn't mind too much with her career just starting out…" Yashiro's face fell from its happy grin to sheer panic.

"Oh no! Kyoko-chan will have to deal with all the press! They'll think that she's trying to use you! Nooooooooo!" Sometimes, Yashiro reminds me of her. The sudden changes of emotion don't throw me off anymore since I have practice with both of them.

"You just thought of that now?" I replied coolly. We finally arrived at the shoot. I got out and started walking alongside my manager who has become a friend over the years. "That's why we've been trying to be so careful." Except, I really screwed that up this week. I shouldn't be allowed to be from her for so long. I might do something stupid and really regrettable once I see her after such a long separation.

I greeted the director of the photo shoot before I made my way to my dressing room. The shoot is nothing out of the ordinary, so getting everything done shouldn't be a problem. I stopped by Yashiro sitting in a chair out of the way of all the action reading the offending tabloid. He looked up curiously at me.

"Maybe if my manager can make sure I have enough free time regularly, I can make sure I don't get overzealous after a few weeks of not seeing each other." I may have been more harsh and cold than I needed to be, but I really needed to make a point. If I got to see Kyoko regularly, I won't get so careless. Either way, I got the reaction I wanted.

"R-Ren!" Yashiro threw the magazine in the chair he was just sitting in as he bolted upwards. "You know I do the best I can! It's just so hard to get a hold of her schedule! Sawara-san doesn't have it anymore! I have a hard time tracking down who knows where she'll be when I can't get a hold of her, which happens to be much more than it used to!"

Can't get a hold of the right people? No one knows her schedule? Wouldn't a manager be in charge of that? Maybe Kyoko's at the point where she needs a manager. It would certainly help with all the gossip that's going to start up after those pictures. I decided that I could manage a call to the president before shooting began.

"President."

"Ren! What do I owe the pleasure of speaking to you so early today?"

"You of all people would know."

"Ren, why does that sound like an accusation?"

"I'm not accusing, I would be utterly surprised if you haven't read every single tabloid on the stands this morning at least three times already." The president loves love too much, and if it's anyone under his employ, he wants to know about it.

"You give me too much credit. I only read them twice... Is that all you wanted to know?" I decided to cut to the chase

"She needs a manager."

"What, so you can schedule time with her?" I didn't know how to respond without him going overboard. I bet he wore a knowing smirk. He was purposely baiting me and there was no way to respond without him reconfirming his suspicions. So I remained silent.

"Oh, I was right!" Even then, silence can be telling. He pondered aloud after his triumphant accusation. "She's getting so busy, I bet Yashiro-san is having a hard time keeping up to date with her schedule. Along with your carelessness about the press this week." He left the thought in the air.

"Maybe if I got to see her regularly…" On second thought, I shouldn't finish that sentence.

"I get it. You're a man in love, after all. But you're right, I'm surprised she hasn't asked for a manager yet." She would never ask, she doesn't think she's a full fledged actress yet. She thinks she can handle everything on her own, which she probably can. But that doesn't mean that I can. I need to see her.

"Plus I'm sure there are a few others that have seen the papers and won't be too pleased." The name Fuwa Sho blazed in my mind. I'm sure the President has surmised the tension between them, not from me, but from innocent tidbits that find their way to him. "She could use a hand getting out of tough situations when you're not around." I nodded. I do my best to do everything I can for her. She deserves it.

"Well, I'll see what I can do about it Ren. And Ren?"

"Yes?"

"Be careful at lunch and dinner today. The tabloids have enough material to work with for now. Enjoy your dates today." Click. What? Only Yashiro knew I was going to surprise her for lunch. I walked to my dressing room door.

"Yashiro!" I opened it to see the tabloid falling to the ground where my manager had just been sitting. Several crew and cast members looked bewildered, as if a man had just run from the spot. I smiled at those who glanced my way while still gripping the door handle. I retreated back into the room with one thought on my mind. Well two really.

"That man will pay…" and

"I get to see Kyoko twice today!"